Clera

Director of IT

United States full-time Executive $140,000 - $175,000
full-time Executive level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

About the Role
A multi-company investment and operations firm is hiring its first dedicated Director of IT to build and lead IT operations across a holding company and its portfolio. You will work with a fractional senior IT and security advisor and a managed service provider, creating shared processes while accounting for each portfolio company's needs.
What You'll Do

Lead the IT workstream for acquisitions, including technology inventory, access mapping, account and device setup, and systems integration.

Build and run a Day 1 to 100 acquisition integration playbook across an active portfolio.

Design and operate joiner, mover, and leaver workflows, including complete employee offboarding.

Own the identity platform after its selection and rollout, including single sign-on, provisioning, and lifecycle workflows.

Maintain an inventory of tools, accounts, credentials, licenses, and renewal dates to support consolidation and security decisions.

Manage managed service provider performance, service-level agreements, vendor contracts, renewals, and license consolidation.

Build backend connections that support a cross-portfolio data platform.

What We're Looking For

Six to ten years of hands-on experience in IT operations, systems administration, or managed service provider or consulting delivery, including at least three years in IT leadership.

Experience supporting multiple companies, business units, or clients, and owning acquisition IT work from due diligence through post-close integration.

Strong identity and access management skills with platforms such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or JumpCloud.

Experience with vendor and license management, contract negotiation, and service-level oversight.

Ability to map undocumented technology environments, develop playbooks, and work with stakeholders across organizational levels.

Experience with portfolio or holding company operations is beneficial. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 administration, or experience in regulated industries, is also beneficial.

Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $140,000 to $175,000 annually, plus a performance-based bonus. Placement within the range depends on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
Location
Remote within the United States.
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Director of IT role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Clera?
  3. Which of Accounting, Administration and API integration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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I am interested in the Director of IT role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Administration and API integration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Clera needs from this hire.

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